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Check out the best photos from Michigan State’s dominating NCAA Tournament win over Mississippi State
Michigan State dominated Mississippi State in the team’s Round of 64 matchup on Thursday afternoon, defeating the Bulldogs 69-51.
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Check out the best photos from the team’s win:
Michigan State is moving on in the NCAA Tournament after dominating Mississippi State
March is here and the big dance has begun, and the Spartans were locked and loaded. In a round of 64 matchup against the SEC’s Mississippi State, MSU dominated, 69-51.
The Spartans never trailed and showed the best version of themselves to open NCAA Tournament play.
Tyson Walker led the way with 19 points. Jaden Akins had 15 points and Malik Hall, 10.
A.J. Hoggard also had a great performance: 8 points and 8 assists. Mady Sissoko had 9 rebounds.
Michigan State moves on to the round of 32, in which it will play North Carolina on Saturday.
A tip time for Michigan State v Mississippi State has been announced for Thursday:
Michigan State has secured a bid into the NCAA Tournament for the 26th straight year. This time around, the Spartans will enter as a No. 9 seed and will take on the No. 8 seed Mississippi State.
The game between the Spartans and Mississippi State will occur on Thursday and a tip time has been announced.
🚨 FIRST FOUR, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NCAA TOURNAMENT TIP TIMES ARE HERE 🚨 pic.twitter.com/v19Rr4Whj8
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 18, 2024
On Thursday, the Spartans will tip at 12:15 p.m. ET and will play on CBS. Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson and Allie LaForce will be on the call.
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